Grief

How do you help a friend who is grieving? Pray for them, send cards, spend time with them, listen to their thoughts and sometimes not even say anything, pray, pray and keep praying. I wish there was more I could do. It hurts to see a friend in pain. My sweet sister is also hurting because her best friend is living her last days in the flesh. She has suffered and fought the ugly cancer beast for a few short years and is now ready to join her grandmother and mother and walk the streets of gold.
I was reading a blog about a week ago that linked to a book that was for the grieving parent. I can't find the blog now and I'd really like to purchase this book for my friend. The book was titled "Heart To Heart" or something like that. Do you know this book?? Please comment if you do!

Day 13- Reed's new bed:

Day 14 Grandpa's boy:


Day 15: Day 16- silly boy!


Day 17 getting ready for nap time with Woody and Buzz:

Day 18- chocolate banana milkshakes, yum:

I have 2 different cameras and it's so funny how the settings make his skin tone look completely different. My sweet boy is growing up. Tonight when we were getting ready for bed he said "I love you SO MUCH mama" Thank you Jesus for placing this precious child in our care. I love him SO MUCH!!!

Eight to Twelve

I am taking pictures every day, just thought I'd try not to post 365 times in the next year :)

Here's a look at the last week:

Day 8- Reed's new best friends, Woody and Buzz !

Day 9- being silly Day 10, hanging around upside down

Day 11, brush before bed

Day 12, Lovin the new hat from Lily Mei (thank you!!!)

We wANt a ReAl p0oL

Day 7
Reed loves water and we've used out kiddie pool until we've outgrown it! It's quite a sight to see the both of us splashing around in there :0]

Days 4 - 6

Point Mallard Water Park

Today we took my niece Stacie to the water park for her 11th birthday. Hard to believe she's 11 already! It was a beautiful day and we had a blast watching Stacie and Reed play in the water.

Always kiss me goodnight

Day 2

We attended a celebration of life tonight with a dear friend who just lost her son. He was a young 26 years old and passed away early Sunday morning from a massive heart attack. My heart hurts for their loss.

Always kiss your children goodnight and tell them that you love them. They are a gift from God and we don't know how long we may be blessed with our precious gifts from above.

Project 365

I'm copying this idea from Kristy over at A Day With the Gray's
I love it! A photo journal that captures each day for one year. Go ahead, be a copy cat!!

Day 1

Slip n slide

Not much going on here except for a HOT HOT Alabama summer. We're talking 97-98 degrees.

Reed and cousin Stacie found a great way to beat the summer heat, it was so much fun watching that I had to join them and slide a couple times myself :)

Growing up

It happened much sooner than I thought it would- Reed spent the night away from home.

Saturday we went to see the hot air balloons in Decatur and on the way home we stopped by my parents house. I told Reed it was time to go home and go to bed and he said he wanted to stay. "Reed, mama's going home to go to bed- are you sure you want to stay here? Are you going to sleep at MeMe and Grandpa's house tonight?" YES he said.

We drove up the road a bit and went back. He came to the door and said "bye bye, see you in the morning" It was totally unplanned and I wasn't ready for it!

We came home and I called mom about 4 times. The last time I talked to her it was around 11:30 and Reed was sound asleep. I was up all night!

Reed is having skin issues again and I really wish I knew what triggers it and why. Friday his chest, back and face was covered with rash- Saturday morning it was gone. Tonight I noticed 2 blister looking spots when he was in the tub. It's hard to show the doc because it will clear up before we can get an appt. Maybe I'll start taking pictures. Would that be crazy?

When you are lonely,

I wish you love;

When you are down,

I wish you joy;

When you are troubled,

I wish you peace;

When things are complicated,

I wish you simple beauty;

When things are chaotic,

I wish you inner silence;

At all times I wish you

the God of hope.

- Unknown

DIY Project

I watch way too many home shows and love to try new projects around the house. OK, let me correct that by saying I love to come up with ideas for Tim to work on around the house!
We have stripped wallpaper and painted on the inside and spring has inspired me to come up with things to do on the outside :)
Here's a quick and easy way to make a relaxing patio fountain:

Pick out a large pot, cut hole in bottom and run a pipe to the top.
Next, dig a hole and bury reservoir;

Make sure it's level;

Cover reservoir with rocks, fill with water and tah-dah, relaxation!!